How to Pronounce Drowse

To pronounce "drowse", say DROWS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /dɹaʊz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/dɹaʊz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drowse”

"drowse" has 2 syllables: drows-e. It rhymes with rouse and arouse, if that helps it stick.

What does drowse mean?

noun

  1. The state of being sleepy and inactive.

    “in a drowse”

verb

  1. To be sleepy and inactive.
  2. To nod off; to fall asleep.

Words that rhyme with drowse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rousearouseespousesousechousetousebrowsecarousescousetrousemenopausecows

Related words

dozesnoozenodbillowysomniatesomnolizerestslumber

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drowse"?▾

"Drowse" has 2 syllables: drows · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "drowse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drowse" is /dɹaʊz/.

What does "drowse" mean?▾

Drowse: The state of being sleepy and inactive.

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